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Your company authentication code is a 6 character alphanumeric code provided by Companies House when your company is formed. It acts as an electronic signature. It must be provided every time you wish to file electronic documents…
Maximising Companies House Filing Success
As part of the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, on 4 March 2024 Companies House gained a range of new powers. In these first few months, we have already seen a more active Registrar,…
Share options: What are they and how do they work?
Share options granted by a company allow the holder to purchase shares at a future date. Companies frequently offer options to employees as part of their compensation package to motivate them and align their interests with…
What must be included in company stationery: UK legal requirements
In the UK, companies are required by law to include specific details in business letters, business documents, and all forms of business correspondence. The full details are set out in The Company, Limited Liability Partnership and…
What are prescribed particulars?
Shares in a company give the owner various shareholder rights. These rights will usually be defined in:…
What is an unlimited company?
An unlimited company is a type of business available both in the UK and elsewhere. In this article, we look at the features, advantages and disadvantages of an unlimited company.…
2024 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2023, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website